Danielle Doolen

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! With candy hearts and red roses everywhere, it can be overwhelming to pick the perfect spot for a special date night for yourself and a fellow beer lover. The standard dinner-and-a-movie date can be a bit cliche, so we've put together a list of restaurant and bar alternatives to spice up your next romantic outing.

From breweries to bottle shops, there's so many great options to grab a drink, whether it's a first date or your fiftieth. Here are five of our favorite spots to visit for your next beer-centric date night.

Vibe: While the taproom and patio at Catawba are pretty large, they make it easy to find a place of your own. Grab a table to yourselves away from the crowd or grab a seat at the bar and catch up with your date over a cold one.

Drink to try: Evening Joe Coffee Blonde, because it's like going to a coffee shop, but with beer.

Where: South End | 2911 Griffith St. B, Charlotte, NC 28203

Vibe: The Suffolk Punch tap room is bright, airy, and filled with tons of beautiful greenery. It's a great spot to grab wine, cocktails, or coffee if you're looking to venture out from beer. There's even food if you want to grab a bite!

Drink to try: Blue Daisy, because who said dates need to involve real flowers?

Vibe: Legion Brewing is the perfect hometown brewery to take someone on a date. Large enough to be able to grab tabl, but just small enough to have a private conversation. It's the perfect relaxed atmosphere for a casual date.

Drink to try: Juicy Jay, because sometimes you just need to go for a classic so you can focus on the date at hand.

Where's you favorite place to grab a beer for date night?

Do you love to grab a drink at one of these places? Did we miss one of your favorites? Let us know! Reach out to us at @workforyourbeer and tell us where you love to enjoy a cold one on a first date or with your long-time love.